In the midst hospital strikes, unannounced power supply sent the entire country into total darkness. Regardless of what triggered this recent nationwide blackout, perpetual power shortages create negative impression to investors and impact the entire economy. Power shortages compromise our national security and a nightmare to consumers.
Nationwide power outrage shows that Zambia ’s electricity supply system is dysfunctional, ill-equipped and outdated. To fix this problem will require structural changes in political leadership, ideology and ZESCO management. Zambians wait to hear from MMD government their plans for power supply beyond 2011 and what specifically it plans to do which has not been done since 1991. Zambia has enough resources from coal, solar and wind for alternative power supply sources, all it requires is government with clear policies and vision.
ZESCO enjoys market monopoly and revenue to update its grid system; unless that revenue is misappropriated for personal and political interests. ZESCO has skilled employees who are educated and capable of delivering sustainable power supply if directed by sound government polices. ZESCO’s failure to deliver is due to misguided government energy goals and lack of effective political leadership. The MMD government has not prioritized to fix the electricity supply crisis to avoid blackouts and save government spending on importing power.
MMD continues to champion its drumbeat for good investment climate and economic growth in Zambia . But let’s face the reality, without a sustainable electricity supply; investors will not come and Zambians will not have guarantees for local business initiatives. Unexpected power blackouts inflict major damages on household appliances and industrial equipment.
As the battle for election 2011 gains momentum, Zambians deserve to hear how the so-called MMD winnable candidate will offer a different energy supply policy. Opposition parties must also offer their own energy policies. Elections 2011 should be about choosing a President and Members of Parliament who will commit to offer sustainable electricity supply to more Zambians and investors at affordable prices.
Nationwide power outrage shows that Zambia ’s electricity supply system is dysfunctional, ill-equipped and outdated. To fix this problem will require structural changes in political leadership, ideology and ZESCO management. Zambians wait to hear from MMD government their plans for power supply beyond 2011 and what specifically it plans to do which has not been done since 1991. Zambia has enough resources from coal, solar and wind for alternative power supply sources, all it requires is government with clear policies and vision.
ZESCO enjoys market monopoly and revenue to update its grid system; unless that revenue is misappropriated for personal and political interests. ZESCO has skilled employees who are educated and capable of delivering sustainable power supply if directed by sound government polices. ZESCO’s failure to deliver is due to misguided government energy goals and lack of effective political leadership. The MMD government has not prioritized to fix the electricity supply crisis to avoid blackouts and save government spending on importing power.
MMD continues to champion its drumbeat for good investment climate and economic growth in Zambia . But let’s face the reality, without a sustainable electricity supply; investors will not come and Zambians will not have guarantees for local business initiatives. Unexpected power blackouts inflict major damages on household appliances and industrial equipment.
As the battle for election 2011 gains momentum, Zambians deserve to hear how the so-called MMD winnable candidate will offer a different energy supply policy. Opposition parties must also offer their own energy policies. Elections 2011 should be about choosing a President and Members of Parliament who will commit to offer sustainable electricity supply to more Zambians and investors at affordable prices.
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